How far is Tempe, AZ from Wellton, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe, AZ to Wellton, AZ is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe and Wellton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe and Wellton.
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Start on East Apache Boulevard
925 ft · 28 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Continue on East Apache Boulevard
1053 ft · 38 sec · East Apache Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McClintock Drive
2 mi · 4 min · South McClintock Drive
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1823 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South
1889 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 32 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
88.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ave 29E, Wellton
1646 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto William Street
1.1 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn left onto Los Angeles Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tempe and Wellton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
88.7 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tempe and Mostly Sunny near Wellton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe to Wellton?
The road trip is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Tempe and 85.6 miles from Wellton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.90 one way or $59.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tempe and Mostly Sunny near Wellton.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe and Wellton. Straight-line distance: 139.36 mi (224.28 km).
#1 Tempe
The third most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 200,402 |
| Coordinates | 33.4147700, -111.9093100 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellton
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 3,163 |
| Coordinates | 32.6728300, -114.1468800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellton (-114.14688, 32.67283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.62 | $67.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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